Aug 22, 2011 the time traveler s wife is an undeniably sexy book, so full of love and longing that i felt almost embarrassed reading about such a private relationship in such a public setting. This copy of the time traveler s wife has been signed by audrey niffenegger on the title page. The time travelers wife is an inspirational piece of literature. The time travelers wife by audrey niffenegger, 112263 by stephen king, outlander by diana gabaldon, the time machine by. In brief a dazzling novel in the most untraditional fashion, this is the remarkable story of henry detamble, a dashing, adventuresome librarian who travels involuntarily through time, and clare abshire, an artist whose life takes a natural sequential course. The time traveler s wife is a 2009 american romantic science fiction drama film based on audrey niffenegger s 2003 novel of the same name. Wells the time machine, the first novel to imagine a time travel apparatus, wouldnt be. Passionately in love, clare and henry vow to hold onto each other and their marriage as they struggle with the effects of chronodisplacement disorder, a condition that casts henry involuntarily into. Audrey niffeneggers innovative debut, the time travelers wife, is the story of clare, a beautiful art student, and henry, an adventuresome librarian, who have known each other since clare was six and henry was thirtysix, and were married when clare was twentythree and henry thirtyone. The time travelers wife book by audrey niffenegger. He has been infected with hiv by his exboyfriend, and still. With eric bana, rachel mcadams, ron livingston, michelle nolden. Mainstreamed timetravel romance, cleverly executed and tastefully furnished if occasionally overwrought. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics.
Henry has a genetic condition that causes him to timetravel. Stirling, author of island in the sea of time in the year 2021, a multinational fleetexperimenting with untested. The time travelers wife is a best book club book for discussion, the story of a librarian who travels through time and an artist whose life takes a natural course. The time travelers wife large print press by audrey niffenegger 20090902 jan 1, 1892. I finally got around to reading the time travelers wife after it was highly recommended by both my sister, and boyfriend. About the author audrey niffenegger is a professor in the m. As with many timetravel stories, at times it feels as if you need a chart to try to figure out whether the narratives internal logic holds up or notespecially when two different versions of the same character show up. Clare meets henry for the first time when she is 6 and he is 36. Recall a time when quality, craftsmanship and, especially, individuality were commonplace. You could say that the time travelers wife is a sciencefictiony romance about eternal love and all that sniffy, weepy stuff.
Recommending new books each month to spark lively conversation. The time travelers wife by audrey niffenegger goodreads. The time traveler s wife depicts the effects of time travel on henry and clare s marriage and their passionate love for each other as the story unfolds from both points of view. Pdf the time travelers wife book by audrey niffenegger. A funny, often poignant tale of boy meets girl with a twist.
The story starts with what will be the general pattern of the novel. Audrey niffeneggers debut novel, the time travelers wife, is a delightfully difficult book to describe. The sequel is one of two books the author is currently working on, she revealed on. Clare and henry attempt to live normal lives, pursuing familiar goals, steady jobs, good friends, children of their own. The time travelers wife, audrey niffeneggers debut novel, is a love story about a man named henry, whose genetic disorder causes him to jump back and forth in time, and about his wife clare, who has to put up with his frequent absences and dangerous excursions. Clare and henry attempt to live normal lives, pursuing familiar goalssteady jobs, good friends, children of. Tumblr is a place to express yourself, discover yourself, and bond over the stuff you love.
Audrey niffenegger born june, 1963 in south haven, michigan is an american writer and artist. Buy the time travelers wife by audrey niffenegger online at alibris. In the mean time, here are some book club questions for you to muse over. Audrey niffenegger is a visual artist and writer who lives mostly in chicago and occasionally in london. The timetravel jump cuts make the film all the more befuddling, and although henrys supposed to morph in age from one time period to the next, all that ever seems to change is how many wrinkles he sports and how gray his hair gets.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 528 pages and is available in paperback format. Impossible but true, because henry is one of the first people diagnosed with chrono. The official facebook page for the time traveler s wife i wouldnt change one second of our life together. Time travelers wife by niffenegger audrey, signed abebooks. Books similar to the time travelers wife goodreads.
Jan 06, 2005 the time traveler s wife is an inspirational piece of literature. Henry meets clare for the first time when he is 28 and she is. The first edition of the novel was published in 2003, and was written by audrey niffenegger. A funny, often poignant tale of boy meets girl with a. The novel won the exclusive books boeke prize and a british book award. Buy the time traveler s wife by audrey niffenegger online at alibris. The story is sometimes told by clare, sometimes by henry. There were a few things that i enjoyed about this book, but unfortunately, overall, this one was not for me. In the movie henry s first trip through time occurs when he is five years old. The time travelers wife depicts the effects of time travel on henry and clares marriage and their passionate love for each other as the story unfolds from both points of view. I know that this is a love story, and i am not a huge fan of love stories. Download the time traveler s wife full book pdf clare, a beautiful art student, and henry, an adventuresome librarian, have known each other since clare was 6 and henry was 36, married when clare 23 and henry 31. Free download or read online the time travelers wife pdf epub book. Jan 30, 2004 the time travelers wife by audrey niffenegger 532pp, jonathan cape.
About the book about the author chicago landmarks the movie. Books similar to the time traveler s wife the time traveler s wife. Because henry unintentionally jumps in time, pulled to moments of emotional gravity, past and future. The time travelers wife audrey niffenegger, author. Not that clare hasnt been warned by family and friends about the repercussions of marrying a time traveler.
Audrey niffenegger is writing a sequel to her bestselling debut novel the time traveler s wife vintage. Abc is teaming with friends creator marta kauffman and warner bros. This unique tale of love tests the boundaries and constraints of love, the time traveler s wife, is an exceptionally heartwarming and endearing book that portrays the feelings and emotions of both henry and clare throughout their lifetime. Audrey niffenegger throws you into a pretty perplexing scenario at the start of the time travelers wife. The time travelers wife 2009 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. It is a man versus nature story told with new ideas. Jul 05, 2003 audrey niffeneggers innovative debut, the time travelers wife, is the story of clare, a beautiful art student, and henry, an adventuresome librarian, who have known each other since clare was six and henry was thirtysix, and were married when clare was twentythree and henry thirtyone. The time travelers wife npr coverage of the time travelers wife by audrey niffenegger. This happens in the book, but it is not the first time he travels. The ideal relationship according to the time travelers.
The timetravelers wife is a real treat for time travel genre lovers. The time travelers wife chronicles the romance between henry, a chicago librarian who vanishes in and out of time, and clare, an artist who first encounters him as a child. I give the time travelers wife by audrey niffenegger a 35 stars. Its where your interests connect you with your people. The time travel aspect wasnt the biggest deal for me, what i really loved was the pace of the story and the characters. He returns to the museum he visited earlier in the day. Time traveler makes beautifully hand finished planners, journals and related accessories that are skillfully designed in the united states and may be personalized with your name, company logo or a combination of both. In henry and clares universe, love is a huge virtue. The time traveler s wife historical context audrey niffenegger this study guide consists of approximately 90 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the time traveler s wife. Although one of my favorite passages in the book was henrys letter, im not sure that i liked that he told her he would see her again and exactly when, although i like the element of hope that it gave her. I give the time traveler s wife by audrey niffenegger a 35 stars. The time travelers wife is neither romance, nor science fiction, nor pure fantasy.
The time travelers wife by audrey niffenegger alibris. Born in 1975, henry teaches himself the skills he will need to survive as he travels through time, unable. Discover the latest buzzworthy books, from mysteries and romance to humor. In addition to the bestselling novels the time travelers wife and her fearful symmetry. It is interesting how the books that defy confinement to a single genre provide the most intriging premises. The time travelers wife is a houdini box of a novel, filled with spring latches and trap doors. The time travelers wife audrey niffenegger, 2004 houghton mifflin harcourt 546 pp. Rachel mcadams and eric bana are soulmates in stolen. She helped to found the columbia college chicago center for book and paper arts. When i first saw the title, i was bombarded with thoughts with what is the story all about. Directed by robert schwentke, the film stars eric bana, rachel mcadams, and ron livingston. This is her first novel, which in hardcover was a selection of todays book club.
Time travelers wife sequel from niffenegger the bookseller. The time traveler s wife is the debut novel of american author audrey niffenegger, published in 2003. The time traveler s wife critics consensus though it may satisfy fans of the novel, the time traveler s wife s plot contrivances and illogical narrative hamper its big screen effectiveness. Though its not quite as famous as huckleberry finn or tom sawyer, mark twains forays into time travel are just as deserving of your attention, especially if youre a scifi fan. Niffenegger explained that her novel came about partly as a result of a.
Audrey niffenegger is writing a sequel to her bestselling debut novel the time travelers wife vintage. Television to adapt the time travelers wife as a weekly series. The time travelers wife by audrey niffenegger 6 oct i read this book back in march 2010 and ill always remember that because i had to carry it under my arm and under my coat and onto a ryanair flight, hoping the stewardesses wouldnt realize it didnt fit in my suitcase and i was over the size limit. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. I think it is a great movie and a great book my daughter has read the book adn then i took her to see the movie but the movie in comparson to the book is nothing the book say fk all the time has descriptive sex and refers to it as fking so the movie is great for kids over 11 or so unless you want to keep your child hidden from the world whitch isnt a good idea on your part. Henry, the time traveler, is the protagonist, with time itself as the antagonist. The time travelers wife was the ending of the book or the. She is also a professor in the interdisciplinary book arts mfa program at the columbia college chicago center for book and paper arts. In the time travelers wife, the love between henry and clare is expressed in a variety of ways. Transporting the reader between a richly detailed past and a frighteningly possible future, the heavens is a powerful reminder of the consequences of our actions, a poignant testament to how the people we love are destined to change, and a masterful exploration of the power of dreams. Why do you think niffenegger used the title the time travelers wife instead of just the time traveler. Niffenegger, frustrated in love when she began the work, wrote the. Time traveler wife by niffenegger, first edition abebooks. She s one of the girls who witnesses the ouija board.
She has published six books, including the novels the time traveler s wife and her fearful symmetry. It is a love story about a man with a genetic disorder that causes him to time travel unpredictably, and about his wife, an artist, who has to cope with his frequent absences and dangerous experiences. The time travelers wife by audrey niffenegger about the book audrey niffeneggers innovative debut,the time travelers wife, is the story of clare, a beautiful art student, and henry, an adventuresome librarian, who have known each other since clare was six and henry was 36, and were married when clare was 23 and henry 31. The excerpt above introduces book 2 of the time traveler s wife, which launches us into henry and clare s married life and the complications that ensue. A timetravel love story par excellenceit will be a hardhearted reader who is not moved to tears by the dangers henry and clare ultimately face, and by the authors soaring celebration of the victory of love over time. The time traveler s wife npr coverage of the time traveler s wife by audrey niffenegger. We have compiled some frequently asked questions about the newberry and its collections. The time travelers wife was the ending of the book or. The time traveler s wife rachel mcadams eric bana arliss howard 2009 the unusual genetic makeup of a librarian eric bana causes him to travel back and forth through time, so that he and his beloved rachel mcadams ar. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. I recently read the time traveler s wife and adored it, then i rewatched the movie, and im torn between the two endings. The beloved, mega bestselling first novel from audrey niffenegger, a soaring celebration of the victory of love over time chicago tribune. Aug 25, 2008 i made this video way before the movie trailers and movie itself came out, im a huge fan of the book hence i was excited and made this video in like 2008. The story follows henry detamble bana, a chicago librarian with a paranormal genetic disorder that causes him to.
The time travelers wife is a complex, heartstringpulling adaptation of audrey niffeneggers 2003 bestselling novel. A dazzling novel in the most untraditional fashion, this is the remarkable story of henry detamble, a dashing, adventuresome librarian who travels involuntarily through time, and clare abshire, an artist whose life takes a natural sequential course. Differences between the time travelers wife book vs movie page 1. Frequently asked questions about audrey niffeneggers the time travelers wife the newberry figures prominently in audrey niffeneggers bestselling book the time travelers wife. His 24 year old self is there to act as a tour guide. The time travelers wife is the story of henry detamble, a dashing, adventuresome librarian who travels involuntarily through time, and clare abshire, an artist whose life takes a natural sequential course. A chicago librarian has a gene that causes him to involuntarily time travel, creating complications in his marriage. Aubrey niffeneggers debut novel the time travelers. It overcomes all obstacles and even surpasses death. The time travelers wife by audrey niffenegger books. Henry travels back to a time before his mom died and runs into her on the subway.
Despite its sciencefiction premise, the novel is more about the love and longing, the joy and melancholy, between starcrossed soul mates. The time travelers wife by audrey niffenegger, paperback. The time travelers wife depicts the effects of time travel on henry and clares marriage and their passionate love for each other, as the story unfolds from both points of view. In fact, this 1889 satire is often lauded as one of the foundational works of the subgenrefor reference, h. Although one of my favorite passages in the book was henry s letter, im not sure that i liked that he told her he would see her again and exactly when, although i like the element of hope that it gave her. I look up the book itself and fill out a call slip. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of the time travelers wife by aubrey niffenegger. Beyond the kudos due for taking on the challenge of writing in a grain not normally visited in modern literature, i applaud the author for succeeding in this quest and. He thinks claire should walk away from the relationship, but claire cant because as she states, she has been in love with him her whole life. The time travelers wife by audrey niffeneggeris a very slow paced and unconventional love story that unfolds over the course of the book. Audrey niffenegger is a visual artist and a guide at highgate cemetery.
Audrey niffeneggers innovative debut, the time travelers wife, is the story of clare, a beautiful art student, and henry, an adventuresome librarian, who have. The time traveler s wife is the story of clare, a beautiful art student, and henry, an adventuresome librarian, who have known each other since clare was six and henry was thirtysix, and were married when clare was. A complicated spacetime frame similar in some aspects to the one used in bones of the earth, may dishearten some readers. The author takes on the challenge of writing in an unconventional manner in regards to story development. Gomez learns that henry is a time traveler by witnessing it firsthand.
Highly original and imaginative, this debut novel raises questions about. Clare and henry attempt to live normal lives, pursuing familiar goalssteady jobs, good friends, children of their own. The news follows this weekends successful opening of. Niffenegger, frustrated in love when she began the work, wrote the story as a metaphor for. Aug 12, 2017 the time travelers wife by readbook 12 august 2017 this is the extraordinary love story of clare and henry who met when clare was six and henry was thirtysix, and were married when clare was twentytwo and henry thirty. The main characters of this fiction, romance story are henry detamble, clare abshire. Apr 22, 2015 audrey niffenegger s innovative debut, the time traveler s wife, is the story of clare, a beautiful art student, and henry, an adventuresome librarian, who have known each other since clare was six and henry was thirtysix, and were married when clare was twentythree and henry thirtyone. Henry and clares passionate love affair endures across a sea of time and captures the two lovers in an impossibly romantic trap. A most untraditional love story, this is the celebrated tale of henry detamble, a dashing, adventuresome librarian who inadvertently travels through time, and clare abshire, an artist whose life takes a natural sequential course. The time travelers wife is the debut novel of american author audrey niffenegger, published in 2003. Niffenegger s debut novel, the time traveler s wife 2003, was a national bestseller. While the many iterations and loops here are intricately woven, the plot, proper, is fairly simple.
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